Delayed intussusception following removal of long intestinal tube, with observations on its use

L. Ginzburg, I. H. Friedman

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Abstract

The advantages of the long intestinal tube in the treatment of nonstrangulating obstructions of the small intestine have long been recognized. The potential dangers of a bolus and tube while still in the intestinal tract are also widely known. However, some cases developed the clinical picture of subacute or chronic intestinal obstruction at a period subsequent to an apparently uncomplicated removal of the tube. The pathologic basis of this clinical condition is the development of a propulsive, isoperistaltic, irreducible intussusception induced by the intestinal tube itself. Once initiated, progression of the intussusception continues after the tube has been removed. This communication is based on 8 such cases of which 3 are presented in detail.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2009-2013
Number of pages5
JournalNew York State Journal of Medicine
Volume74
Issue number11
StatePublished - 1974
Externally publishedYes

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